Dogs and fitness balls come in all shapes, sizes and colors (round, peanut and flat) offering stability and an opportunity to train while having fun with our dogs.

Fitness balls are a way to build core strength, flexibility and balance, while training the dogs from different positions. Dogs can roll the balls or find treats under them for rewards. They can learn to target various ball sizes and shapes! Visit Dog Talk Media’s You Tube Channel.

Dog socialization and manners (SAM) should be taught in every room, while playing and caring for our dogs (eating, playing, learning). Dogs should gradually be introduced to a broad variety of sights, sounds, smells and activity in the environment.

ACT and SAM, along with ACT training and biting, chewing, digging and breathing awareness, helps to create a reliable, happy and confident dog!

It is all about teamwork, relationships, living and learning with our dogs!

We are all in this together. So when you realize that you’re talking to yourself, label it “thinking” and notice your tone of voice. Let it be compassionate and gentle and humorous. Then you’ll be changing old stuck patterns that are shared by the whole human race. Compassion for others begins with kindness to ourselves.